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How to get fromMichigan to Irvineby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    6h 32m
    $502–4,502

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GRR - SNA
    8h 57m
    $174–754

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 3h
    $1,361–2,148

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 6h
    $413–644

  5. Drive  2,277.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Irvinecar car 2,277.3 mi
    35h 55m
    $416–601

  6. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 22m
    $187–477

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    10h 41m
    $243–588

Michigan to Irvine by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,970.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Tustin via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 3h.

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